Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre Aquino IV

Ballot Number: 5

Political Party: Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Filipino

Residence: Quezon City

Birthday: May 7, 1977 (AGE: 47)

Education:
College- Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University

Ateneo de Manila Law School
*Did not finish

Post Graduate-
JFK School of Government
Harvard University 

Professional Experience:

• Chairman, Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (2024-present)

• Host, Libreng Baon, Rekta: Agenda ng Masa, DZRH (2024-present)

• Founder, BAM Gaming

• Campaign Manager, Leni Lobredo (2021-2020)

• Host, Y-Speak, Studio 23 (2008-2011)

• President, MicroVentures Inc. (2007-2012)

• Host, Breakfast, Studio 23 (2005-2010)

Political Career: 

2013-2019 - Senator
2003-2006 - Chairman of the National Youth Commission
2001-2003 - Commissioner of the National Youth Commission

Laws Passed:

• Republic Act No. 10931 - the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

• Republic Act No. 10929 - Free Internet Access in Public Space

• Republic Act No. 10693 - Microfinance NGOs Act

• Republic Act No. 10911 - Anti Age-Discrimination Act

• Republic Act No. 10821 - Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act

• Republic Act No. 10863 - the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)

• Republic Act No. 10909 -  No Shortchanging Act

• Republic Act No. 10644 -  the Go Negosyo Act

• Republic Act No. 10642 -  the Philippine Lemon Law

• Republic Act No. 10667 -  the Philippine Competition Act

• Republic Act No. 10668 - the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act

• Republic Act No. 10679 - the Youth Entrepreneurship Act

• Republic Act No. 10742 - the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act

• Republic Act No. 10693 - the Microfinance NGOs Act

• Republic Act No. 10744 -  the Credit Surety Fund Act of 2014

• Republic Act No. 10756 -  the Election Service Reform Act of 2014

• Republic Act No. 10755 - the Act Authorizing the Punong Barangay to Administer the Oath of Office

• Republic Act No. 10844 - the Department of Information and Communication Technology Act of 2015

• Republic Act No. 10754 - the Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability

• Republic Act No. 10905 - Closed Caption Broadcasting of Television Programs Act

• Republic Act No. 11054 - the Bangsamoro Organic Law

• Republic Act No. 11106 -the Filipino Sign Language Act

Platforms:

• Entrepreneurship and Economic Development: Promote policies supporting small and medium enterprises, including the establishment of more Negosyo Centers to assist aspiring entrepreneurs 

• Education: Advocate for accessible and quality education, including support for free college education and the integration of financial literacy and entrepreneurship in school curricula

• Youth Empowerment: Focus on programs addressing youth unemployment and promoting active participation in nation-building

• Good Governance: Commit to transparent and accountable governance, tackling corruption, and ensuring efficient public service delivery

Stance on local issues:

In favor:

• Supports initiatives enhancing financial literacy and entrepreneurship among the youth

• Advocates for policies improving access to quality education and employment opportunities

• Promotes the development of infrastructure supporting economic growth and community welfare

Against:

• Opposes policies leading to the privatization of essential public services, advocating for public control to ensure affordability and accessibility

• Against land-grabbing practices and supports genuine land reform to empower local farmers and ensure food security

Family Members in Politics:

• Antolin “Len-len” Oreta III, Cousin
  Former Mayor of Malabon City

• President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, Cousin
  Former President of the Philippines

Contacts and Social Media:

• Facebook

• E-mail

  • team.bamaquino@senado.ph

• Twitter

• Tiktok

• Official Website